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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 14/07/2026

Don't want watery diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, fatigue and unplanned weight loss? Then cyclosporiasis might not be for you. 👇

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Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM @drjzpharmd.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I am brave, I am strong, I am - an ID PharmD planning to hike in New England armed with a minimum of 30 bottles of permethrin

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T. Neil Ku, MD, FSHEA, FIDSA @kutneil.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, said in an emailed statement, “We reject the premise that providing Americans with transparent information about the benefits and risks of medical products undermines public health.” #publichealth www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/w...

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Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 14/05/2026

It’s important to be up to date regarding your #measles vaccination status for you and your family. Talk to a health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

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Deb Houry @drdebhoury.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Powerful article in @theatlantic.com reflecting on what is what like to grow up with many of these vaccine preventable diseases pre-vaccine and what many of these children experienced from polio to rheumatic fever to measles www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

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I Remember America Before the Measles Vaccine

And I wish Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did too.

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Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM @drjzpharmd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

In settings with limited stewardship resources, it is critical to engage all possible partners in stewardship efforts. Such a pleasure to chat with Dr. Robin Patel about how clinicians and labs can work together, especially when the lab isn't on site! #IDSky soundcloud.com/user-7883106...

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Transforming Diagnostic Stewardship Through Clinician–Lab Collaboration

In this episode of The SHEA Podcast, host Dr. Dan Morgan sits down with Dr. Jessica Zering and Dr. Robin Patel to discuss how clinicians and labs can work together, especially beyond the traditional h

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ESCMID @escmid.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools in public health. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved over 150 million lives. By preventing diseases before they requires treatment, they are one of the most cost-effective health interventions ever. #VaccinesWork #Vaccines #WorldImmunizationWeek

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Alex Sundermann, DrPH @sundermannaj.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A mom shares how her daughter caught measles as a baby from an outbreak and died years later from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis "It’s hard to tell Renae’s story, but I can hear her saying, “Go on, Mom.” It’s the only thing I can do." Teared up reading this... www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/o...

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Opinion | Measles Took My Daughter. This Is What I Want Everyone to Know.

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JAMA @jama.com · 20/04/2026

Among adults with #AcuteSinusitis, standard-dose amoxicillin-clavulanate did not reduce treatment failure compared with amoxicillin, while overall failure and hospitalization rates were low in both groups. ja.ma/4cyR1jv

Graphs comparing Amoxicillin-Clavulanate vs. Amoxicillin for acute sinusitis in adults, published online April 18, 2026. Figure 3 shows cumulative incidence curves for treatment failure, new antibiotic use, & adverse events after propensity score matching.

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Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM @drjzpharmd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Such a pleasure to speak at #SHEASpring2026 about diagnostic stewardship opportunities in long-term care settings!

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 23/03/2026

New parents? RSV protection = fewer hospital visits. Ask your pediatrician. doh.wa.gov/immunization

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UW Infectious Disease Fellowship Program @uwidfellowship.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Antibiotics and the gut microbiome - “Clindamycin, fluoroquinolones and flucloxacillin accounted for most of the associations with the abundance of individual species,” with impact seen 4-8 years after use… www.nature.com/articles/s41... #IDSky

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Antibiotic use and gut microbiome composition links from individual-level prescription data of 14,979 individuals - Nature Medicine

Using individual-level data from the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register and fecal metagenomes of 14,979 individuals in Sweden, the authors examined the association between oral antibiotic use over 8 yea...

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The State of US Vaccine Policy w/ Unbiased Science Latest: -14 states have filed vaccine lawsuits -CDC lost its 2 most senior officials in rapid succession -surgeon general nominee can't bring herself to recommend measles vaccine -and more! www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 17/01/2026

The outbreak comes as measles cases are rising across the United States, with multiple states reporting increased activity. Remember, the MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and your best protection against measles.

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 13/01/2026

doh.wa.gov/measles

Black background with the text, "Measles will return, if you don't get vaccinated."

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 06/01/2026

Our #vaccine recommendations remain in place and are based on decades of research and are aligned with the @ameracadpeds.bsky.social. We encourage all families to keep your kids up to date on vaccinations and talk with your health care provider if you have any questions. doh.wa.gov/immunization

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 06/01/2026

We will continue to follow evidence-based science to protect the health of children here in Washington state. Questions about #vaccines? Please talk to your health care provider and visit doh.wa.gov/vaccines.

A digital statement dated January 5, 2026, from the Washington State Department of Health discusses federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations. The text emphasizes the state's commitment to evidence-based public health, alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and highlights the effectiveness of vaccines in protecting children's health. It encourages families to keep vaccinations up to date and consult healthcare providers for concerns.

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 22/11/2025

The #WestCoastHealthAlliance continues to strongly recommend vaccines to protect our children, noting that rigorous research of millions of people in multiple countries over decades provides high quality evidence that vaccines are not linked to #autism. (1/

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 21/11/2025

DOH reaffirms that vaccines are a proven, essential tool for protecting people’s health. We join health agencies and associations across the country in confirming there is no credible scientific evidence linking vaccines to #autism. doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...

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Washington State Department of Health statement on vaccine safety and autism claims

For immediate release: November 21, 2025 (25-139) Contact: DOH Communications

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VuMedi Infectious Disease @vumediid.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Last year, we featured Year in Review talks from @ameshaa.bsky.social @diegohijano.bsky.social @drjzpharmd.bsky.social @monicagandhi.bsky.social and more. Check them out here! www.vumedi.com/channel/infe... #IDSky

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections tied to E coli in meat The researchers also discovered that UTIs in patients from high-poverty neighborhoods were 60% more likely to be caused by animal-to-human strains -from @cvdall www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...

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Jessica Zering, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, CAPM @drjzpharmd.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I am so excited to announce that my guest speaker episode of the PALTtalk podcast, PALTtalk with JAMDA | September 2025, is now live! Learn more about our new urine PCR consensus statement here: paltmed.org/news-media/p... #IDSky #PALTC

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ASHE Journal @ashejournal.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Public health pharmacists identified key publications that advance antimicrobial stewardship (AS) implementation across care settings. This work highlights the role of public health in guiding AS efforts and promoting appropriate antibiotic use. doi.org/10.1017/ash....

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

In case you missed it: The Vaccine Integrity Project’s recorded meeting reviewing the data on flu, COVID, and RSV vaccine safety and efficacy is now available: www.youtube.com/watc...

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 11/08/2025

Our hearts are with the CDC community and the family of the police officer who lost his life in Friday's tragic shooting in Atlanta. Public health work is built on science, compassion, and service to our communities.

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Washington State Department of Health @doh.wa.gov · 11/08/2025

While acts of violence can shake us, they will never diminish our commitment to protecting and promoting the health of all Washingtonians. We stand united with public health professionals everywhere who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe and healthy.

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